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*A “complex signalling installation” was finished in the first nine days of the closure so services to and from Manchester Victoria, Preston, Wigan and St Helens could run from platforms 1 and 2. That work may not be visible to passengers but Network Rail’s spokesperson said: “This will be vital again in summer next year to keep passengers on the move during the second major phase (of closures).

*Passengers heading in and out of the station should spot new steel gantries showing where overhead lines have been upgraded. Network Rail says: “This is key to improve reliability along with the significant signalling upgrade that has been undertaken, with more work happening next year, particularly to move the signalling control to Manchester Rail Operating Centre.”

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When the work on Lime Street is complete next year, the station will be able to handle another three services per hour, including direct services to Scotland. The longer platforms will also allow for longer trains.